Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a standard message-based hardware management interface which consists a hardware chip which implements the core of IPMI. IPMI defines a specific way for embedded management subsystems to communicate with CPU’s, embedded management sub-subsystems and Remote management applications (with the help of serial lines, LANs, etc.). IPMI management consists of various subsystems are embedded such as BMCs (baseboard management controllers), EMCs (enclosure management controllers through the application of the IPMB standard) and PMCs (peripheral management controllers through ICMB). Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) or Management Controller (MC) is the hardware chip which is used to upfront the IPMI and helps in controlling the server. Primary features of IPMI includes monitors system (temperatures, fans, voltages, power supplies, system physical security, bus errors, etc.), Recovery Control (Recover or Restart the server), Logging and Inventory which are provided independently from CPU, BIOS and Operating System. IPMI out-of-band operation allows the system to operate, even when hosts in-band communication is not functioning. IPMI enable systems to be interoperable, extensible, and scalable. IPMI is finding high usage in various sectors and new geographical areas which are driving the market. Because of its vast usage and secure climate IPMI market will witness an escalating demand globally.

IPMI: Market Dynamics

IPMI facilitates processor independent monitoring which is driving the market. IPMI is a standard that shapes a consistent hardware and software framework. Also, IPMI implementations reduce development time by handling standard failures. Because of the significant features, IPMI has found applications in various vertical such as banking, healthcare, retail, financial services, aviation, insurance, IT, Manufacturing, Telecom, education, research, public sector and many more. Industries such as retail, aviation, IT and telecom requires specialized IPMI systems because a single breakdown in hardware can kill the sales for that period. Industries such as retail, aviation, IT and telecom need dedicated IPMI systems because a single failure in hardware can kill the sales for that period. Many industry vertical deals with a large workforce, diverse customer profiles and assets in different locations. In the current scenario, the economic and financial sector development has supported the automation and expansion of IT structure, which changed the operating environment of these industries forever and played a significant role in shaping and strengthening economies of developing countries such as India and China.

However, IPMI comes along with many restraints. IPMI might give total control in the hands of a remote attacker who can get complete control over a vulnerable operating system. IPMI firmware also contains many security flaws such as buffer overflow vulnerabilities, shell injection, and privilege escalation vulnerabilities. Some of the IPMI have poorly written shell scripts, bad architecture, and terrible security design. The high price is also a major restraint for the market as it restricts companies looking for IPMI for their network of computers because of the budget.

IPMI market has an opportunity towards the advancements in the retail sector since it requires a large number of systems running continuously 24/7. Also, IPMI can foresee a substantial market growth in China and Japan because of advancement in the telecommunication sector in these regions.

IPMI: Market Segmentation

IPMI market can be segmented on the basis of component Type, which include:

Hardware

Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs)

Sensors & Controls

Memory Devices

Others

Software

IPMI market can be segmented on the basis of Application, which include:

Server

Blade Server

Rack Server

Tower Server

Storage Devices

Telecommunication Equipment

IPMI market can be segmented on the basis of End Users, which include:

Banking

Healthcare

Retail

Financial Services

Aviation

Insurance

IT

Manufacturing

Telecom

Education

Research

Public Sector

Others

IPMI: Segment Outlook

IPMI market can be segmented on the basis of types which include Hardware (Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs), Sensors & Controls, Memory Devices, and Others) and Software. IPMI market can be segmented on the basis of applications which include Server (Blade Server, Rack Server, and Tower Server), Storage Devices and Telecommunication Equipment. IPMI market can also be segmented on the basis of end-user which includes banking, healthcare, retail, financial services, aviation, insurance, IT, manufacturing, telecom, education, research, public sector and others

Regional coverage for IPMI market includes North America, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Japan. IPMI market will witnesses a high demand in APEJ because of the significant growth in telecommunication industry of Japan and China. China will foresee a rise in telecom customers because of expanding the population. Also, mobility penetration is also increasing in APEJ countries which will further drive the demand of IPMI market.